Not a "Flopper" but "Angry Spice"

[Cadillac]

I've gone through the whining and such for a lot of kids when mom or dad comes to the door. It killed me that parents had to struggle to put coats and boots on to a screaming kid that wasn't happy to see their own mother. so I now start the process of leaving 10 -15 min early. We all practice putting on our coats and boots all by ourselves. We talk about our favorite part of the day, and I hype up the fact that mom or dad is coming. I ask them questions about what they'll tell mom/dad about their day, what games they'll play when they get home, maybe practice a song to sing to mom/dad in the car. By the time we are dressed and the doorbell rings the kids will now rush the door screaming mommy! daddy! big hugs and kisses ensue. Parents are happy to get such a greeting and everyone leaves happy and excited.

It was an INSTANT change for everyone at my home. Give it a shot.